The first blizzard of the year caught Rick Farley when he was only half way to Beaver City. He knew that he must travel light if her were to make it to the town, so he stashed his gold dust and most of his supplies. Even so, the storm was nearly too much for him. His strength was gone, and he was still over a mile from town when he saw a light shining through the snowy darkness. It was a cabin! He staggered through the drifts and knocked on the door, but before it was opened, he dropped to the ground...